SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Employee was pulling discharge water-line with a scoop and parked beside the line to re-hook it. He stepped on the discharge line to reach the chain and slipped off of the line falling to the ground. He has swollen muscles in his back and a possible pinched nerve. He did not begin missing work until 10-22-2012.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration